Steel Roof Installation Instructions

You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your.

Steel roof installation instructions. At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. Measure the roof area. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. Use a hammer to tap the shingle gently just to make sure it s securely in. To vent the roof holes are cut in the old roof above the soffit which pulls air through the soffit vents underneath.

It is extremely important that this panel be laid square to the eave and ridge so that the remaining panels will line up square on the roof frame. This is what it looks like when you install a steel shingle roof system over an existing asphalt shingle roof. Measure one panel width in from the roof edge. This is the starting point of the installation process.

Make sure to hook the bottom of the shingle into the bottom of the roof where there is an opening. Start at the highest point and the furthest point from the trash container and take off all the old shingles flashing. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. Anatomy of a steel roof.

To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. Place the leading edge of the first panel along this line. If you need to reposition your gutters do so at this. Remove the old roof.

Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel. If you come across any large nails that are sticking out either remove them and put them in your debris container or.